Savethechildren.org.ph
Health and Nutrition
WEBSave the Children wants children to grow up happy and healthy. To do this, we: - Train local health workers in delivering life-saving care for newborn children. - Teach parents and schools on proper childcare and nutrition. - Train pupils on dental care and personal hygiene. - Provide services to improve maternal, infant, and adolescent health.
Actived: 3 days ago
URL: https://www.savethechildren.org.ph/our-work/program/health-and-nutrition/
Increasing number of children with COVID-19
WEBSave the Children Philippines is alarmed by the increasing number of reported cases of children and adolescents already infected with COVID-19 amid woes of Delta variant spread, and calls on the government, parents, caregivers, and other stakeholders to work hand-in-hand with urgency to protect children and youth from the virus.
Save the Best for Children Under the Uncertainties of …
WEBThe deadly widespread COVID-19 has brought unprecedented challenges to the world. It is not only a global public health emergency that has claimed thousands of hundreds of people’s lives, but also causes immediate and long-term economic impacts which have devastating effects on billions of households. The Philippine has become the second …
Save the Children Philippines calls for strong healthcare to prevent
WEBSave the Children Philippines is calling for the effective implementation of Republic Act No. 11148 “Kalusugan at Nutrisyon ng Mag-Nanay Act” that provides life-saving healthcare, services, and resources to pregnant and lactating mothers and newborn babies to fulfill the rights of every child to health and survival, protection, and development.
Proper hygiene as 2019-nCoV protection
WEBSave the Children said parents and caregivers should promote hygiene practices including hand washing with soap among children to protect them from respiratory ailments and infections including 2019 Novel (new) Coronavirus, or 2019-nCoV.
Category: Coronavirus Go Health
Save the Children Philippines lauds enactment of Inclusive …
WEBSave the Children Philippines warmly welcomes a significant milestone for children with and without disabilities in the Philippines as Republic Act 11650 – An Act Instituting a Policy of Inclusion and Services for Learners with Disabilities in Support of Inclusive Education, was signed into law on March 11, 2022.
Save the Children Philippines expands nutrition programs to …
WEBStunting, the worst form of malnutrition, has been a pervasive concern among Filipino children. In 2019, 28.8% of children below five years old experience malnutrition due to prolonged hunger while the stunting rate among children two years old and below is at 21.9% according to the report of the Department of Science and Technology – Food and …
Our Vision, Mission, Values, and Policies
WEBOur Child Safeguarding Policy outlines our responsibilities as an organization for protecting and promoting the rights of children. Every Save the Children employee and volunteer is required to sign our Code of Conduct. This informs employees of our expectations, protects the children we work with and keeps everyone accountable.
WATCH: Girls, are you afraid of periods
WEBThe menstrual cycle is usually around 28 days, but may vary among girls. "Don't be afraid of periods," said Jolina. "Girls, don't forget to take care of yourselves." Jolina is among the teens Save the Children trains on adolescent health. Together, Jolina and her friends are empowering and protecting their fellow youth through education.
#COVID19PH: Address needs of children, youth with disabilities
WEBSave the Children Philippines has raised concern on the situation of children with disabilities who continue to miss out on critical health services including rehabilitation and therapy due to extended quarantine under the COVID-19 pandemic.
Save the Children joins global Menstrual Hygiene Day
WEBAt the Menstrual Hygiene Day celebration, the child-rights organization called for government investments on holistic approaches to address underlying causes on poor menstrual health and hygiene. Atty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines, said that supporting menstrual health and hygiene will help millions …
A mother saves her 9 children from malnutrition
WEBAt age two, Baby Samantha passed away, leaving a hole in Merli’s heart. She vowed to never let her 9 other children suffer the way their sister did. Baby Samantha is not alone. Many other Filipino kids don’t reach their 5th birthday due to malnutrition. In the Philippines, 45% of all child deaths are linked with malnutrition.
Oral Health in the Philippines
WEBOral hygiene must not be taken for granted as it is an important component in staying healthy. Save the Children, in partnership with Wrigley, aims to improve the health and educational status of children through the improved use of school-based health and nutrition services. Oral health care is given importance through dental services, …
WATCH: Should teens be aware of HIV and AIDS
WEBAs of June 2017, 32% of new HIV reported cases in the Philippines were of youth ages 15 to 24, according to the Department of Health (DOH). Overall, the number of new HIV infections in the Philippines has exceeded the 1,000 mark, the DOH found. This is the highest it has been since 1984. We cannot hide these facts from Filipino teens.
Save the Children and J&J Philippines join hands for maternal …
WEB20 APRIL 2021 – Save the Children Philippines has signed an agreement with Johnson & Johnson Philippines for the implementation of Project SUPREME to help reduce maternal and perinatal deaths in the country by improving the access and quality of intrapartum and newborn care services provided by midwives.. Project SUPREME or Strengthening …
State of the World’s Mothers 2014
WEBContents 3 Introduction 5 Executive Summary: Key Findings and Recommendations 11 Saving Mothers and Children in Humanitarian Crises 25 Recurring Natural Disasters Test Philippines’ Resiliency 33 Everyday Emergency in Democratic Republic of the Congo 43 Syrian Mothers and Children Devastated by Conflict 53 Poorest Mothers and Children …
WATCH: Fighting HIV and AIDS stigma together
WEBFighting HIV and AIDS stigma together. HIV/AIDS • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Watch on. In the past 30 years, more than 1,000 of the country’s reported HIV cases are among Filipinos aged 19 and younger
Empowered mothers key to protecting children
WEBAtty. Alberto Muyot, Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Philippines believes that empowering mothers is one of the first steps to protecting children. However, the increase in cases of mothers and children facing domestic violence during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) changes the narrative, said Muyot. “Save the Children
Top Categories
Popular Searched
› Cruiser health insurance plans
› Kivihealth for doctors sign in
› Washington state healthcare license requirements
› Ohip health improvement plan 2020
› Contact cobra health insurance
› United healthcare online health questions
› Frontline mental health management
Recently Searched
› German asylum seekers health insurance
› Behavioral health stamford ct
› Bv health system online payment
› Mental health care providers pdf
› Humana healthy options allowance
› United health care members questions
› Clarity health patient portal
› Canadian healthcare program for foreign professionals